Less is More: Shorter Durations of Therapy for Common Infectious Diseases
Speaker Information
Bethany Volkmar, PharmD
PGY2 Infectious Diseases Pharmacy Resident
WakeMed Health and Hospitals
Learning Objectives:
Identify pros and cons for shorter durations of antibiotics
Assess literature supporting shorter durations of therapy (DOT) for various infectious diseases
Apply the literature to determine if a shorter duration is appropriate for a particular patient case
Description:
This presentation will review guideline recommendations and literature supporting the use of shorter durations of therapy for common types of infections.
Members: FREE Non-Members: $25.00
Date: Sunday, January 19 Time: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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